For the 2024 school year, there are 342 alternative public schools serving 47,781 students in Washington.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Washington are Challenge Elementary School, International Community School and Nikola Tesla Stem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Washington (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5409 228th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 431-7157
Grades: 1-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Nikola Tesla Stem High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4301 228th Ave Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Redmond, WA 98053
(425) 936-2770
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-9
| 88 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Explorer Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7040 208th Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2533
Grades: 1-6
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Alternative School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9229 East Marginal Way S
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Seattle, WA 98108
(206) 631-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Cam Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 Nw Onsdorff Blvd.
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 885-6804
Grades: 3-12
| 500 students
Rank: #99.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-9
| 138 students
Rank: #1010.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Grades: 6-9
| 93 students
Rank: #1212.
Thornton Creek Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 252-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Discovery Community School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12801 84th Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2704
Grades: K-6
| 65 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1515.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1616.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Grades: 6-12
| 364 students
Rank: #1717.
Pathfinder K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Sw Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-9710
Grades: K-8
| 468 students
Rank: #1818.
Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18367 8th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Seattle, WA 98148
(206) 631-7630
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #1919.
Home Education Exchange
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Ne 200th
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Seattle, WA 98155
(206) 418-3388
Grades: K-10
| 113 students
Rank: #2020.
Tops K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Franklin Av E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3510
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #2121.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2222.
Eagle Harbor High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9530 Ne High School Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-1387
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #2323.
Bryant Center
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
N 910 Ash St
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 354-7810
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Grades: 1-12
| 561 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Parade
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32302 Ne 50th St
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Carnation, WA 98014
(206) 333-4370
Grades: PK-12
| 147 students
Rank: #2626.
Tacoma Open Doors
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1818 Tacoma Ave S
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 571-3270
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Olympic Peninsula Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. 2nd Ave
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Sequim, WA 98382
(360) 582-3403
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Snoqualmie Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Railroad Ave Se
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
(425) 831-8440
Grades: K-12
| 259 students
Rank: #2929.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Grades: PK-8
| 583 students
Rank: #3030.
Avanti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 596-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #3131.
Vancouver Home Connection
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6450 Macarthur Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 313-4990
Grades: K-12
| 155 students
Rank: #3232.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25668 104th Ave Se, 25672 104t
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bremerton Homelink Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Rocky Point Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-4200
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 473-4200
Grades: K-8
| 70 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Family Link
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20120 Vashon Hwy Sw
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Vashon, WA 98070
(206) 463-8686
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Homeconnection
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S. Oak Harbor St.
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
(360) 279-8826
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Washington?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Washington include Challenge Elementary School, International Community School and Nikola Tesla Stem High School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Washington?
342 alternative public schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington alternative public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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